Types of Colleges
How long does it normally take to get a Bachelor's degree?
Four years (or more!)
What is room & board?
Extra costs involved with living on-campus: rent, food, activity fees, etc.
How much more likely are you to have a job if you have a Bachelor's degree versus a high school diploma?
Twice as likely! Unemployment is roughly half for people with four-year degrees.
True or False: you must know what you want to study before entering college.
False!
How many years does it take to become a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Between 8 and 12 years!
How many years does it normally take to finish an Associate's degree?
Two years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grants typically come from the government, based on a student's financial need or background.
Scholarships come from many sources and students must apply individually to scholarships.
What is the annual average salary range for lawyers in MA?
$90,000 to $120,000
True or false: "pre-med" and "pre-law" are actual degrees offered by many colleges
False. Pre-med and pre-law are informal terms for students studying specific degrees that will best prepare them for Medical or Law school.
How long is a normal Master's degree?
Two - three years beyond a Bachelor's degree.
This MA state college has the highest representation of Boston Prep students attending
UMass Dartmouth
List two expenses associated with college BESIDES tuition.
Examples: books, room & board (housing), parking, technology fees, activity fees, computer & web access, etc. (Not all colleges feature the same extra fees!)
How many years of education are needed to become an airline pilot for a major carrier like Delta?
Must have a minimum of a HS diploma
Plus 3 - 6 weeks for initial training
Plus 1500 hrs flight time
To work for an airline, a pilot must have Bachelor’s (4 year) degree.
Name three fields or industries you could work in with a Business degree.
You could work just about anywhere -- from companies large and small to governments to higher education, etc.
Name two reasons you might want to get a Master's degree someday.
Examples: allows you to teach at certain institutions; allows for better pay; allows for promotions; allows for a deeper exploration of a subject you love; allows you to work toward a Doctorate
How many students (approximately) attend UMass Amherst?
21,969 (Must guess within 2,000.)
What's the average price of a state college in the MA?
About $25,000 per year.
At what point should college students declare their major?
End of Sophomore Year
Name the difference between a major and a minor
Major is a primary focus of study and a minor is secondary focus (4-6 classes)
Majors are typically chosen to compliment a student's career goal, and a minor may be chosen to enhance the major.
High school prinicipals typically have what type of degree?
Most high school principles have a Masters or PhD in Education.
Name one kind of accreditation that a college might hold.
Regional Accreditation or National Accreditation.
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This is an analysis that enables students and advisors to assess the student’s academic progress and unfulfilled graduation requirements.
Degree Audit
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
B.A. is a Bachelor of Arts and a B.S. is a Bachelor of Science -- the separation has to do with a program's area of focus.
What kind of degree does a lawyer have? (Does it compare to an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Phd?)
Lawyers receive a Juris Doctorate, which is a form of doctoral degree (Phd).